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6 projects in greater Portland score grants to boost connections between people and places

By Ambar Espinoza

Aug. 11, 2017 2:30 p.m.

Metro awards Community Placemaking grants to a range of projects seeking to strengthen connections between people and neighborhoods throughout greater Portland.

Heading to view solar eclipse or to work? Make a plan to get there

By Ambar Espinoza

Aug. 3, 2017 9:30 a.m.

State officials expect traffic from solar eclipse chasers to affect every highway in the state.

Traffic during the weekend before the highly anticipated total solar eclipse will affect every highway in Oregon. Everyone can play a role in helping keep cars off the road.

Public notice: Metro Council hearing on proposed Sherwood High School urban growth boundary amendement

July 26, 2017 9:52 a.m.

The Sherwood School District proposes to add approximately 82 acres of land to the Portland regional urban growth boundary (UGB) for the purpose of developing a high school campus with sports fields and the realignment of the intersection of Southwest Kruger and Elwert roads.

Time to rethink how to plan public projects to amplify benefits, says urban planner

By Ambar Espinoza

July 18, 2017 10:58 a.m.

Metro’s Regional Snapshots Speaker Series welcomed urban planner Dena Belzer to share a new way of planning key infrastructure projects that delivers more equitable outcomes, while saving money and enhancing the environment.

To build a prosperous region in greater Portland, 'Everybody has to be essential'

By Russ Doubleday

July 6, 2017 8:58 a.m.

Ron Sims, former deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development

The greater Portland area is poised to succeed in building a prosperous region and to lead nationally, according to the former deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Metro, Clackamas County and cities celebrate adoption of urban and rural reserves plan

By Nick Christensen

June 29, 2017 9:57 a.m.

Clackamas County Chair Jim Bernard and Metro Council President Tom Hughes

At a ceremony in the Clackamas County Commission chamber, Metro Council President Tom Hughes, Clackamas County Chair Jim Bernard, West Linn Mayor Russ Axelrod, Lake Oswego Mayor Kent Studebaker and Tualatin Mayor Lou Ogden all signed on to an agreement that, they all hope, will be the last needed to finalize the reserves plan.

Portland-area leaders release shared statement: 'Let's act now' on transportation

June 20, 2017 9:13 a.m.

Local and regional leaders from throughout greater Portland have released a shared statement of support for legislative action to fight congestion, improve mobility and improve our aging transportation system.

Division bus transit project ready to seek federal money

By Ambar Espinoza

June 9, 2017 11:22 a.m.

The Metro Council adopts the project into the region's comprehensive transportation plan, making the project eligible to apply for $100 million from the Federal Transit Administration.

Dispatches: 6 voices on getting around greater Portland

By Ambar Espinoza

June 5, 2017 9:55 a.m.

Our lives and needs for getting around are also evolving as greater Portland changes. We spoke with six Oregonians to learn about how they engage with the transportation system at different stages of life.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

6 projects in greater Portland score grants to boost connections between people and places

Heading to view solar eclipse or to work? Make a plan to get there

Public notice: Metro Council hearing on proposed Sherwood High School urban growth boundary amendement

Portland kicks off a rental bike service adapted for all abilities

Time to rethink how to plan public projects to amplify benefits, says urban planner

To build a prosperous region in greater Portland, 'Everybody has to be essential'

Metro, Clackamas County and cities celebrate adoption of urban and rural reserves plan

Portland-area leaders release shared statement: 'Let's act now' on transportation

Regional leaders signal support for proposed state transportation package

Division bus transit project ready to seek federal money

Walkable, livable: Beaverton’s Historic Old Town welcomes new apartment homes

You are here: A snapshot of greater Portland, on the move

Dispatches: 6 voices on getting around greater Portland

A statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes: Local leadership to fight pollution and climate change

School zones: Clackamas community works to protect kids at crosswalks